Homemade Pistachio Butter
Homemade Pistachio Butter is a delectable nut butter made with a blend of unsalted shelled pistachios and macadamia nuts. This versatile nut butter is not usually readily available in grocery stores, so I customize it the way I like it with the addition of superfoods like chia seeds and healthy fats like walnut oil. The end result is a silky nut butter with a gorgeous green hue and is cost-efficient!
Equipment
- 1 food processor
Ingredients
- ½ cup pistachio raw and shelled
- 1 cup macadamia roasted and salted
- 1¼ tsp honey
- 1½ tsp chia seeds
- 2 tsp walnut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients.
- Roast the pistachios in the oven for 6 minutes at 350 F in a baking sheet or tray. Open the oven door halfway and toss or shake the tray to ensure even roasting.
- Remove the pistachios from the oven. When slightly warm, put the pistachios and add the macadamia nuts and grind in a food processor or blender for 6-9 minutes.
- Cool the nut mixture and food processor between intervals.
- Continue grinding until the nut butter is creamy or reaches the desired consistency. Add the chia seeds, honey, and walnut oil and give it a final spin.
- Serve the homemade pistachio butter on toast and enjoy it with hot coffee for breakfast.
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Notes
- I did not add salt to the butter since I used salted macadamia nuts with the pistachios. Please feel free to use a little salt if you're using only unsalted pistachios.
- Honey and any healthy oil are optional. I like the nut butter with a hint of natural sweetness and an even-dropping consistency. A runny consistency makes it easier for me to spread on toast and does not harden and become dry.
- Please omit the addition of honey if you do not wish to sweeten the pistachio butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 1195kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 20gFat: 116gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 80gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 960mgFiber: 17gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 181mgIron: 7mg
